US Bridges

CR 125 over New Hope Creek

Poor

Baker County, Florida · 1.3 MI North of US 90 · Structure no. 270007

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 125 over New Hope Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 125 over New Hope Creek in Baker County, Florida. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,451 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 125
CrossesNew Hope Creek
Location1.3 MI North of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 125
CountyBaker County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.29582, -82.16247
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2023)
Projected traffic11,451 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 125 over New Hope Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 125 over New Hope Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 125 over New Hope Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 125 over New Hope Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 125 over New Hope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.